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Ducati: COTA MotoGP podium “essential step” for Bastianini
Enea Bastianini, a Ducati rider, has shown improvement in the 2024 MotoGP season after a challenging 2023. He achieved a podium finish in the race in Portugal and followed it up with a third-place finish in America, being the highest-ranked Ducati rider. His consistent performance has moved him to second in the world championship standings. Ducati team manager, Dall’Igna, praised Bastianini’s progress and highlighted the importance of his continued growth and success on the track. Despite some issues, including chatter problems affecting other Ducati riders like Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin, the team is focusing on improvements through testing to ensure optimal performance for the long and demanding season ahead.
